Expediter

About the Position

Expediter

Location: Overland Park, KS, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities, and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world.

Responsibilities

As an Expediter, you will have the opportunity to perform mildly complex expediting activities to support project teams, which may expand to more complex activities or support across multiple projects. Key responsibilities include:

• Knowledge of project requirements from initiation, being proactive on the information available, and supporting the development of the project expediting plan.
• Proficient in the functions of the expediting tools used to track vendor performance and deliverables.
• Coordinates and leads the tracking process through appropriate communications with the project and supply chain, and collaborates with engineering and material receiving regarding tracked submittals and equipment status.
• Reviews and evaluates Vendor schedules (production planning, shop workflow, material acquisition, assembly, shipment) to identify discrepancies in regards to established project requirements.
• Calculates, tracks, and maintains liquidated damage (or other, as required) positions, following contracted agreed articles.
• Prepares status reports and presents to project management.
• May receive, organize, and upload equipment shipping details to the field material receiving system, or coordinates this information with the field for upload.
• Understands relevant contract responsibilities as they pertain to order delivery and expediting activities.
• May train others in the function of an Expediter.
• Files appropriate record documents and follows Corporate and project filing rules.
• May be responsible for shop visits to monitor/check progress and shop position. Individual contributor with no subordinates.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• BA or BS degree in Supply Chain, Business, Technical/Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (preferred).
• Relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Proficient Attention to Detail.
• Proficient Communication - Written and Oral.
• Proficient Computer Skills - Databases and MS Office.
• Basic Contract Comprehension.
• Proficient Data Entry.
• Basic Mathematics.
• Proficient Organizational Skills.
• Basic Problem Solving.
• Basic Project Process Management.
• Basic Schedule and Planning Understanding.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments.

We Offer

Black & Veatch offers a comprehensive benefits portfolio including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program. To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time. A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

About the Company

Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe, and healthy. We value diverse voices and perspectives, cultivating an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and providing innovative and effective solutions for clients. BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries, and its affiliated companies, comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.

Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.

Nearest Major Market: Olathe

Nearest Secondary Market: Kansas City

Job Segment: Engineer, Engineering